Dylan Larkin led the Detroit Red Wings to a decisive 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers, scoring two goals, including a final empty-netter that sealed the game. Power-play goals from Jonatan Berggren, Patrick Kane, and a contribution from Marco Kasper helped the Red Wings extend their winning streak to eight out of nine games, with Cam Talbot making an impressive 40 saves. In contrast, the Panthers struggled, with Sergei Bobrovsky pulled after conceding four goals on just 15 shots.

In other NHL action, the Columbus Blue Jackets continued their winning ways, defeating the San Jose Sharks 4-1, led by James van Riemsdyk's two goals. The Toronto Maple Leafs edged the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime thanks to William Nylander's second goal of the night, while the Tampa Bay Lightning triumphed over the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in a shootout. The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3, and Alex Ovechkin's overtime goal propelled the Washington Capitals to a narrow 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators.